Playstation System - Video Game Console

by Sony

Product Features

• Original Sony Playstation Video Game Console
• Choose from a huge library of games

Product Details

• ASIN: B000K6TOK6
• Item Weight: 5 pounds
• Media: Console
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,348 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Product Description Sony PlayStation - game console Features Expansion Slots Total: 1 memory Processor: 1 x LSI R3000 33 MHz Connections 1 x composite video output (RCA phono), 1 x audio line-out (RCA phono x 2), 2 x game controller, 1 x parallel, 1 x serial This is the Original Playstation System.

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Legend, August 1, 2009

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P. Lajvardi - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Playstation System - Video Game Console (Console)

The Playstation needs no introduction. It was Sony's first attempt to make a game console. The company definitely succeeded. The system's 32 bit graphics and CD Quality sound were very good for its time. Despite it's competitor, the Nintendo 64, which had better graphics, (I love this system too), oddly, didn't win the fifth generation console war like Nintendo had done for two gaming generations. The Saturn, on the other hand, despite being a delight, met an early demise. Let's go back to the Playstation. If I could describe its library in one word, that would be "Enormous" Not only that, but it had many quality titles as well. My favorite is certainly Metal Gear Solid. I also enjoyed games such as The Final Fantasy Series, Grand Turismo , And The Playstation equivalents to other video game mascots, Crash Bandicoot and Spyro The Dragon. Most Unfortunately, After The Original Playstation, Crash and Spyro departed from being game mascots, and became, way less popular, game characters in very mediocre games, which is a bummer to me because I thought they were going to be as recognizable as Mario and Sonic. Back to the console itself, the controller is one thing I like a lot. it is one of the most comfortable ones I ever handled, The Original Digital Gamepad was a milestone in controller history with two shoulder buttons, a comfortable feel, and the then new X , Circle, Square, and Triangle, As well as the then common Start and Select buttons. But it gets even better, In 1998, Sony Introduced The DualShock Analog controller with two analog sticks, making playing games easier than using the D-Pad. The Console makes great use of the CD Format. Although the games have long load times, More material could be put on a CD than a cartridge, making it a wise choice at its time. In addition to that, It can play audio CDs perfectly. In 2000, The PS One was released, it was a smaller, lighter, version of the console, it is the same thing, and as it is the same thing, It was Amazing too. The PS One has grown old now, but it will always be an important part of video game history. Here are the pros and cons of this magnificent console.

Pros:
Massive game library with quality games.
Great Graphics and sound for its time.
Makes Great Use Of the CD format
Can play audio CDs.
Memory cards easy to store and use.

Cons:
Long load times.
Memory Cards Do not hold much.
Early models prone to overheating.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars playstation, January 19, 2011

By 

De Leta - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Playstation System - Video Game Console (Console)

I am 71 years old and I have played video games since I had cancer (20 years ago). I wore out my P S console and just now received another one. I do have a P.S. 1 and a P.S. 3 but enjoy the old games also.. The console came to me in very good condition and the controller works very well. Everything looks like it is a new unit. I will continue to be a Amazon customer. THANK YOU

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT STARTER GAME FOR KIDS 6+, December 16, 2008

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Mhayes (Texas) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Playstation System - Video Game Console (Console)

I bought this item for my niece and she loves it. She used to play the supernintendo and loved it, but I got her this system to help her intergrate into the new gaming styles and this is helping her learn the controles that are on the new systems. ----Great all around--- and pleanty of games to go with it.